I am totally fed up.
After weeks of debating, we (read: "I") eventually made the decision to register our 5wk old as Evelyn Charlotte and not Charlotte Elisabeth (the name we'd told everyone)
Was really happy with this, even though DP not 100% but then FIL phoned up out of the blue to say how much he hates the name Evelyn, how it's awful, and a 'nothing name'. He said he couldn't live with himself if he didn't make his feelings known and if we wanted to call her Eve we should register her as Eve not Evelyn. And that he is going to call her Charlotte whatever!
I love Eve but with DPs short surname it sounds a bit daft. hence I thought Evelyn would flow better, and give her options when she got older.
The name Evelyn in full has really grown on me over the last few days too. (I preferred Eve initially)
Now DP has said he doesn't mind Eve, but doesn't like Evelyn! I am at my wits end. This from the man who hasn't been remotely interested in the name debate for the last 2 months, other than to offer occasional unhelpful suggestions like calling her Liberty or Trinity
So what I have done is told DP that I love the combination Evelyn Charlotte, and as far as I'm concerned, that's what I want us to register tomorrow. If he wants to suggest an alternative he has to make a suggestion, including surname, then we can discuss it. So far I feel like I've been doing all the thinking only for DP (and his family) to grumble on at my suggestions.
I'm so at FIL but also sad because I actually really respect him (not remotely bothered about MIL opinion!) and also fed up because DP doesn't have an opinion but then is so quick to criticise mine!
Sorry for rambling, just totally fed up today.
xx